List of Public Events

2015-2016 Season Oliver Community Theatre Society

OLIVER AMBASSADOR PAGEANT Saturday August 22 - 6:30 pm

Ambassadors Simi, Kaylee and Anastasia, along with the Oliver

Ambassador Committee, invite you to attend the 2015 Awards and

Coronation Celebration.

The event will debut the three premier Ambassador candidates, and

feature personal presentations, the coronation ceremony and more.

Come support your candidate, meet Oliver's Ambassadors

and celebrate these new young leaders in our community!

Program Sponsor KIWANIS CLUB OF OLIVER

Tickets available at Beyond Bliss, Medici's, and at the door

All Candidates Community Meeting Wednesday September 30 - 7:00 pm Join the candidates in the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding for a lively evening of

dialogue and debate about our many shared issues and concerns. Our candidates include (l-r)

Connie Denesiuk with the Liberal Party, Richard Cannings of the New Democratic Party,

Marshall Neufeld representing the Conservative Party and Samantha Troy of the Green Party

of Canada.

Byrd Dawg and the Vintage Electric Band

The Old Friends Tour

Friday October 2nd - 7:30 pm

The Ultimate Tribute to Two Iconic Duos: The Everly

Brothers and Simon and Garfunkel. Byrd Dawg, starring Joel

Dietrich and Wayne Rempel, showcases hits spanning the

decades including - All I Have To Do Is Dream, Wake Up Little

Susie, Bye Bye Love, The Boxer, Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Sound of Silence.....

Presented by the Oliver Chronicle and Global Okanagan

South Okanagan Concert Society Flex-tickets for the

upcoming season now

on sale

October 23 Locarno December 4 Daniel Gervais Trio

February 5 Capilano University Singers

March 18 Wolak / Donnelly Duo

By four concert tickets and save! Tickets available at Beyond Bliss in Oliver & Imperial Office in Osoyoos

South Okanagan Concert Society

presents

Locarno

Friday October 23 - 7:30 pm

Locarno's approach is so genuine and so welcome for audiences who enjoy great song writing with the collaboration of Juno winners, Tom Landa and Joby Baker. Their compelling blend of Mexican, Cuban and North American popular music delivered with exuberant energy is a winning combination.

Tuc el Nuit School and Missoula Theatre presents

Sleeping Beauty Friday November 20 - 7:00 pm

All this week students at Tuc el Nuit Elementary are rehearsing their parts in this original adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Tickets available through the School and at

the door.

Desert Valley Hospice Society Fundraiser

Celebration of Caring Hands Saturday November 21st - 7:00pm

Enjoy parings of local wines and cheeses throughout this fundraising evening showcasing a wide variety of silent auction items as well as the ever-popular home baked table.

Tickets available at Beyond Bliss in Oliver and Imperial Office Pro in Osoyoos.

Okanagan Dance Studios Show Group presents

In My Life... Fri & Sat November 27 & 28 - 7:00 pm

An artistic expression of life stories told through dance, set to music by the Beatles and performed by some of the finest young dancers in the Okanagan Valley.

Tickets on sale at Okanagan Dance Studios and Beyond Bliss in Oliver

Oliver Community Arts Council and the Oliver Community Theatre present

Sunday November 29 - 2:30 pm Come and celebrate Oliver's Christmas Lights Up weekend with local

choirs, dancers, hand bell ringers and many more.

Admission by Donation - Proceeds to the Oliver Food Bank

South Okanagan Punjabi Society presents

Harvest Celebration Thursday December 3 - 6:00 pm

Singing star Balvir Boparai sent music lovers into a frenzy when his ground breaking album Hostel was first released. His songs have become some of the biggest anthems of Punjabi music. Tickets available through the T2 Market in Oliver, Mami's Pizza in Osoyoos and Samosa Gardens in Keremeos

South Okanagan Concert Society presents

Daniel Gervais Trio

Friday December 4 - 7:30 pm Back by popular demand, Daniel promises to delight audiences with another dazzling performance with the help of a couple of musician friends and a variety of music and styles that will please everyone.

Tickets available at Beyond Bliss in Oliver and Imperial Office in Osoyoos.

Oliver Elementary School presents

Traditional Christmas Concert

Tuesday December 15th - 7:00 pm A seasonal favourite featuring our young stars of tomorrow! Tickets are available at the door with a donation to the Oliver Food Bank.

Southern Okanagan Secondary School Drama Department presents

Thursday December 17 - 7:00 pm

A rousing kick-start to the holidays – Tickets are available at the door with a donation to the Oliver Food Bank.

Global Okanagan, Oliver Chronicle and The Daily Courier present

André-Philippe Gagnon Tuesday, December 29- 7:30 pm

The Legendary Man of a 1000 Voices

"Vocal Illusionist, Outstanding" Variety

"Impressionist Extraordinaire!" Las Vegas Today

"A Vocal Chameleon" The Gazette

Reserved seats online at On Tour Tickets, by phone at 1-855-411-7500 or in person

at Oliver Chronicle or Osoyoos Times.

Slapstick comedy, slamming doors, falling trousers & flying sardines Called the funniest farce ever written, Michael Frayne's Noises

Off is a high-energy, hilarious comedy...a real "must see"

January 21 - 23 - 7:30 pm nightly

with a Saturday matinee 1:00 pm

Check out SOAP’s website for more information

Advance tickets at Your Dollar Store with More in Osoyoos and

Sundance Video in Oliver or at the door

South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Eastlink presents

Business Excellence Awards & A.G.M.

Friday January 29 – 6:00 to 9:30pm The Business Excellence Awards is an annual event

that celebrates outstanding businesses in

Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos and surrounding

areas. Awards to be presented in the Business

Excellence Categories of Entrepreneur, Small

Business, Large Business and Customer Service. Tickets online at Eventbright

Schell Shock Entertainment presents

Donny Edwards

"THE KING"

Wednesday February 3 - 7:30 pm The most sought after Elvis Tribute Artist in the business,

Donny Edwards is a dynamic artist and impersonator who re-

creates an Elvis tribute show of remarkable authenticity. With

special guest Cassandra Friskie as Marilyn Munroe and

backed up by the 9-piece band, The Cadillac Kings.

Tickets at the Oliver Chronicle and Beyond Bliss in Oliver

or online at tcblegends.com

South Okanagan Concert Society presents

Capilano University Singers

Friday February 5 - 7:30 pm

Capilano University Singers is a national and international prize-winning ensemble. Their busy schedule, which frequently takes them around the globe also includes an annual tour to smaller communities in BC.

Tickets available at Beyond Bliss in Oliver and Imperial Office in Osoyoos

South Okanagan Concert Society present

THE WOLAK DONNELY DUO Friday, March 18th at 7:30 pm Wolak is the classical expert, most recently seen in the principal clarinet chair with the Ontario Philharmonic. Donnelly is the jazz guy. Both cross musical borders to produce a concert repertoire that can include movements from Brahms’ great Clarinet

Sonata, Op 120 as well as Oscar Peterson’s sparkling Hymn to Freedom or Gershwin’s famousRhapsody in Blue. Thursday - Saturday April 21- 23, 7:30 pm

Saturday April 23 - 2:00 pm Southern Okanagan Secondary School presents

Footloose They dared to dance and "Everybody Cut Footloose" A classic tale of teenage rebellion and repression about a big-city teen who moves to a town that has outlawed dancing. Get set for delightful combination of dance, choreography, great tunes and touching performances by SOSS Drama students. Tickets available through the Southern Okanagan Secondary School

Musaic Vocal Ensemble

Roses I Send To You Thursday April 28 - 7:30 pm

Musical Director Tracy Stuchbery, Dennis Nordlund Piano,

Mia Harris Mezzo Soprano As the group, Musaic Vocal Ensemble

has grown and changed over time, they have been fortunate to attract Okanagan

singers from Oliver to Kelowna, who without fail, bring great energy and voice. Tickets available 24/7 through our new online Box Office at www.venablestheatre.ca or at Beyond Bliss in Oliver, Imperial Books and Office Supplies in Osoyoos and at the door.

Frank Venables Theatre presents

Renaissance Sunday May 1 - 7:00 pm

Featuring Ballet Kelowna and Continuum

Contemporary Music and special guest artists

from National Ballet of Canada

Renaissance is a collaboration between Ballet Kelowna

and Continuum, Toronto's renowned contemporary

chamber music ensemble in a program that showcases

some of Canada's finest choreographers, dancers,

composers and musicians. A rare opportunity to see

dance paired with live music.

Renaissance features new works inspired by early music

and choreographed by Ballet Kelowna's artistic director

Simone Orlando, along with Heather Myers, James

Kudelka and John Alleyne. Rising stars from The National

Ballet of Canada, Hannah Fischer and Ethan Watts, will

make a special guest appearance to perform a new duet

choreographer Robert Binet.

Oliver Elementary Fine Arts Club presents

The Lion King Jr Disney's The Lion King Jr. tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king. Enjoy singing, acting and energy of the OES students in this musical theatre favourite filled with The Lion King JR. classic songs such as "Hakuna Matata" & "Can You Feel the Love Tonight". Directed by Lori Martine

Thursday May 5 and Friday May 6 - 7:00 pm

School District 53 Music Department presents:

Music Monday Monday May 9 – 9:30am Music students show their stuff

An annual event featuring the school bands from the three towns in the district: Oliver, Osoyoos, and Keremeos. All of the students get together the weekend before Music Monday to prepare for the concert, and then do a tour of the schools across the district playing three separate concerts during the day under the direction of Lisa Ante, Matthew Falk and Lisa Man.

No ticket charge Open to the Everyone

Kootenay Concert Connection and SoCountry.Ca present: The Lonely - A Tribute to Roy Orbison

Saturday May 14 - 7:30 pm

Roy Orbison, the Big O, was unmistakable

with his trademark sunglasses, his distinctive,

powerful voice, complex compositions and the

dark emotional ballads we all love. From 1960

to '64 Roy Orbison landed 22 songs on the

Billboard Top 40, including "Only The Lonely",

"Crying", and "Oh, Pretty Woman.

THE LONELY - A Tribute to ROY ORBISON

approaches the music with a humble spirit and

sincere desire to recreate the sounds and feel

of the original recordings. The band has been

selling out shows right from their debut.

Tickets available 24/7 through our new online Box Office at

www.venablestheatre.ca, Beyond Bliss in Oliver or at the door.

The Town of Oliver presents:

Spirit of Oliver Awards

Sunday, May 15 - 3:00 pm Community members making a difference

Join in celebrating the many individuals and groups who give of their own free time to fund-raise, improve health, support local business, enhance events and provide positive experiences for residents and visitors to the Oliver area. Awards ceremony and refreshments held in the Frank Venables Theatre Lobby.

No admission. All Welcome.

May 21 - 27- all shows 7:30 pm

South Okanagan Amateur Players present

2016 OZone Festival

Seven nights, seven shows at the Okanagan Zone Theatre Festival Each year BC's 10 regional community theatre zones hold festivals in order to determine a 'best of the best' performance. The winners of these Zone Festivals then proceed onto Mainstage, the Annual Provincial Theatre Festival. This year’s festival will feature seven plays from Theatre groups in Kelowna, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Armstrong, Princeton and Oliver/Osoyoos and it's all happening at the Frank Venables Theatre. A Gala Awards Dinner will be held on Saturday May 28th. For online tickets and further details on the seven shows and the Gala Dinner check out www.venablestheatre.ca or the SOAP site at www.soplayers.ca

Friday June 3rd - 7:00 pm and Saturday June 4th - 3:00 pm

Balance School of Performing Arts

Starting Here! Located in the heart of Penticton, Balance School of Performing Arts offers training in voice, acting, and dance disciplines ages 4yrs and up. Come and enjoy this group's year-end performances Friday June 3rd - 7pm Limited seats left for the evening performance Saturday June 4 - SOLD OUT Call 250-486-2107 or emailbalanceperformingarts@gmail.com for tickets

Tuesday June 14th - 7:00 pm

Graduation Awards Night 2016

An annual event for the Southern Okanagan Secondary School with awards and scholarships presented to this year's graduating class.

An event for students and their families

Saturday June 18th at 6:00 pm Sunday June 19th at 2:00 pm.

The Dance Studio in Oliver

A Night at the Movies 2

Last year's show was such a hit they decided to do it again! Celebrating 4 years of success, this year-end performance is jam packed with exciting routines from your favourite movies! Tickets are available at The Dance Studio, 6237 Main Street, Oliver or at the door. Phone (778) 439-3332 or email thedancestudio@hotmail.com

Saturday July 9th - 7:30 pm

The Canadian Bluemoon Ventures Ltd presents

A Night with Elvis

If I Can Dream From 'Down Under'..... Australia's own MARK ANTHONY -

one of the top 5 in the world!

Mark Anthony is internationally known and recognized by

Elvis Presley Enterprises as one of the top Elvis Tribute

Artist in the world, having won numerous awards and

contests.

Frequently traveling the globe, Mark performs at numerous

events, festivals, and in his own production shows every year.

Tickets available 24/7 at our Online Box Office at www.venablestheatre.ca or at Beyond Bliss Esthetics,

6250 Main Street, Oliver.